Friday, April 1, 2016

Searching For Beer Making Supplies

By Karen Wood


Many people enjoy home brewing as a hobby and it continues to grow in popularity. Many different brews can be made by amateurs in their homes with a little practice and it can be a very cost effective way of enjoying a pint. If you are brewing at home, at some point you will need to look for beer making supplies and there are a couple of places to obtain these items.

The first place to look for these supplies is the brew shops that are operating in many towns and cities. These shops will stock everything you need from brewers just starting out to the semi professional beer makers. One advantage of visiting one of these stores is that the staff will be on hand to help you select the correct equipment and offer any advice you may need.

The second place to look for supplies in on the web and there are many retailers who sell their products online. These internet companies will have pages of stock for you to browse through and make your selections. When buying items online it should be noted that any shipping costs will need to be added on to the value of your order.

Equipment needed to brew ales depends on a couple of things such as what kind of ales and how much of it is to be made. Popular tipples such as pale ales, heavy stouts and fruit flavored ciders can be made by amateur beer makers. Most first time brewers will use one of the starter kits that are available and these are a fairly simple way of getting a batch ready to drink.

More experienced brewers will want to create their own brews to their own recipes. All of the ingredients needed such as malt, hops and yeasts can be purchased from suppliers. Other ingredients such as flavorings and special brewing sugars can also be found. The actual recipes can also be purchased featuring step by step brewing guides.

Other items that will need to be purchased include brewing kettles, bottles and caps, cleaning equipment and thermometers. All of your equipment will need sterilizing each time it is used so the cleaning kit is essential. Bottle brushes, filters and specialist fluids will help to keep everything sterile and free from bacteria.

Other useful items can also be found at suppliers and many are worth picking up to help the new comer to the hobby. Books, DVD's and videos can be beneficial as they will guide you through the process and give helpful advice. Recipe books and sheets can be found too allowing you to create a beer from scratch.

Amateur brewing clubs are another place where you may find equipment offered for sale. These clubs are well worth joining as they buy their stock in bulk and in some cases will offer their members discounts on their purchases. Another benefit of being a member is that you will meet other brewers and this allows you to swap recipes and trade hints and tips with each other.




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